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Alexander Hamilton

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.

Alexander Hamilton

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Alexander Hamilton is saying that trying to force people to change their political or religious beliefs through violence or threats is unreasonable. He believes that punishing or persecuting those with different views usually does not make them change their minds.

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